Effectiveness of Conventional and Minimized Tillage Practices on Soil Quality Properties and Maize Yield Attributes

The effects of tillage systems on soil properties and crop productivity have been the subject many studies to ensure sustainable productivity. Aims: In study, different methods applied in intermediate period wheat-maize rotation quality corn yield elements were investigated pre-planting (PP) plant growth (PGP) corn. Methods: Conventional (CT), minimum with subsoiling chisel (MT1), (MT2), (MT3) direct sowing (DS) compared. As a result practices, at 0-20 cm, highest bulk density values measured DS CT methods, 20-40 cm was determined method. penetration resistance soils depth 0-80 significantly affected by applications made both PP PGP. saturation value MT3, field capacity available water contents DS. chemical nutrient content limited. only grain protein ratio from components significant, CT. Considering management labour requirement lower costs it concluded that MT are more applicable than terms yield.